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A father told me about a conversation he had with his 10-year-old daughter who was upset about something that had been said to her in a school situation with peers. After consoling her, he suggested that the thing to do with those kinds of comments is to let them “just roll off your back, like rainwater.” Sometime later, she reported a discussion with a friend who was very upset. After trying to understand the problem, she told her friend that she should just let the...

Many people experience allergy symptoms in the spring. Sneezing, nasal congestion and itchy eyes often appear in March to April when the trees begin to release pollen. About twenty percent of all people will experience allergic...

Being sick is just sucky. I think we can all agree on that. And depending on what you’re sick with, the range of suckiness can be very broad. With something like the flu, symptoms can be so intense and overwhelming...

When I was younger, specifically before I was a dad, it used to drive me nuts when I’d see kids with those shoes that lit up when they walked. I’d think, “Why on earth would anyone need shoes that had lights in...

As the snow melts away and you have the opportunity to venture out into The Last Green Valley’s woods and forests, look for vernal pools. If you make repeated trips to these natural wonders during the spring and early summer months,...

Springtime means that seasonal businesses are starting to open their doors again for the warmer months. In no particular order, here’s a list of six casual eateries and ice cream stands in Eastern Conn. that are now open for the...

On most days, Jax, our 4-year-old, keeps a pretty rigorous schedule. He has preschool. He comes home and plays on his tablet for a bit, then it’s time for lunch and Candyland. We play the board game almost every day.

In this column last week I shared with readers that Japanese barberry is one of the first plants to show green in the early spring. Today’s column is a follow-up concerning this invasive species of plant that is wreaking havoc on...

One of the most dazzling sights on Earth is the night sky. With billions of brilliant stars, streaking meteors and planetary neighbors like Jupiter and Venus, it’s an amazing spectacle. Stargazing is a fantastic family activity, but...